Of all the Anglo-Saxon names to come from Britain, Kennwithy is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in the manor of Kenworthy in East Cheshire. The surname Kennwithy belongs to the large category of Anglo-Saxonhabitation names, which are derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads.

Kennwithy Early Origins

The surname Kennwithy was first found in Cheshire, where they held a family seat from very early times.

Kennwithy Spelling Variations

Kennwithy Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Kennwithy has been spelled many different ways, including Kenworthy, Kennworthy, Kenworthie and others.

Kennwithy Early History

Kennwithy Early History

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Kennwithy Early Notables (pre 1700)

Kennwithy Early Notables (pre 1700)

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The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Kennwithys to arrive in North America: John Kenworthy, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1813. Among those to follow this first settler were, James Kenworthy (1844), Joseph (1847), Kennard (1854), John (1856), Charles (1864) and Mark (1868), all to Philadelphia..

Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.

Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print.

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The Kennwithy Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Kennwithy Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.